[ Thancred is also a realist, with most of his teammates tending toward the idealism and optimism that he can usually only partly manage. They balance each other out, with him bringing them down to earth if they get lost in the clouds. ]

I don't think they'll kill us unless they have no other option. They brought us here for a reason.

[ Which seems to have everything to do with their connection to the Singularity. Until that mystery is solved, they're more useful alive.

It's true that Solvunn's stance on the Singularity may be the sanest one, though he also doesn't necessarily disagree with Thorne's desire to understand it. It's what they'll do if they are able to gain control of that power that worries him.

He nods as Jesper brings up the caskets once more. ] We discussed this during our last chat, did we not? That's another source of power that we'll need to keep in mind. [ He does in fact know exactly what Himeka did with one of the caskets, but that isn't his information to share, especially since he isn't certain everyone would approve.

It's that last comment from Jesper that earns a smirk from Thancred as he pushes to his feet. ] Well, you're right about that. No rest for the wicked either, I imagine. [ He winks at him. ]